Port of As Suways (EGSUZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of As Suways (UN/LOCODE EGSUZ) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Egypt, on the Gulf of Suez. It sits at 29.9667° N, 32.5500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Egypt
UN/LOCODE
EGSUZ
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
29.9667° N, 32.5500° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
18.6 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Large
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Gulf of Suez; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
Region
Egypt Red Sea

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
7 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of As Suways

Where is Port of As Suways located?

Port of As Suways is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Gulf of Suez. Its coordinates are 29.9667° N, 32.5500° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of As Suways?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of As Suways is EGSUZ — country code EG, location code SUZ.

How deep is Port of As Suways?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of As Suways has a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of As Suways require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of As Suways.

What type of harbor is Port of As Suways?

Port of As Suways is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of As Suways have?

Port of As Suways is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of As Suways are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48040), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →